THIS ARTICLE IS republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license. It feels like we are getting used to the Earth being on fire. Recently, more than 70 wildfires burned simultaneously in Greece. In early 2024, Chile suffered its worst wildfire season in history, with more than 130 people killed. Last year, Canada’s record-breaking… Continue reading Extreme Wildfires Have Doubled in Frequency and Intensity in the Past 20 Years
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CPSC Urges Those Impacted by Tropical Storm Beryl to Take Steps to Prevent CO Poisoning and Other Post-Storm Hazards
WASHINGTON, July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is urging those impacted by Tropical Storm Beryl to take steps to protect themselves and their families against carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning, electrocution, explosion and fires. Loss of Power—Using a Generator Safely Consumers need to be especially careful when storms knock out electrical… Continue reading CPSC Urges Those Impacted by Tropical Storm Beryl to Take Steps to Prevent CO Poisoning and Other Post-Storm Hazards
As the E.V. Revolution Slows, Ferrari Enters the Race
Gliding on robotic haulers, a line of Ferrari frames maneuvers through a gleaming new factory in Northern Italy. At each station, engineers in cherry red uniforms add a component — an engine block, a dashboard, a steering wheel — as they transform the bodies into hybrid vehicles. Up next: fully electric. A lot is riding… Continue reading As the E.V. Revolution Slows, Ferrari Enters the Race
Elon Musk goes to war against Tesla (TSLA) shorts again
Elon Musk is going to war against people shorting Tesla’ stock (TSLA) again. He says they will be “obliterated”. Shorts, people betting against the stock of a company, have long played a part in Tesla’s history on the stock market and CEO Elon Musk has often commented on the situation – going as far as… Continue reading Elon Musk goes to war against Tesla (TSLA) shorts again
WATCO COMPANIES ANNOUNCES PRIVATE OFFERING OF SENIOR UNSECURED NOTES
PITTSBURG, Kan., July 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Watco Companies, L.L.C. and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Watco Finance Corp. (collectively, “Watco”), today announced that Watco intends to commence a private offering (the “Offering”) of $700 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes due 2032 (the “Notes”). The Notes will be guaranteed by Watco’s subsidiaries that guarantee its… Continue reading WATCO COMPANIES ANNOUNCES PRIVATE OFFERING OF SENIOR UNSECURED NOTES
Travis Leonard verstärkt das globale Führungsteam von Lockton als Chief Financial Officer
KANSAS CITY, Mo., 8. Juli 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Lockton freut sich bekannt zu geben, dass Travis Leonard als Chief Financial Officer (CFO) in das Unternehmen eingetreten ist und damit die Nachfolge von Troy Cook antritt, der diese Funktion seit 2020 innehatte. Cook wird als Berater von Ron Lockton, Chairman und CEO, in die Rolle des… Continue reading Travis Leonard verstärkt das globale Führungsteam von Lockton als Chief Financial Officer
German Manager Magazine: These are the 100 largest family businesses in Germany003422
Despite the economic downturn, war in the Ukraine and high energy prices, the 100 largest family-controlled companies in Germany achieved combined sales of 1.6 trillion euros in 2023. That is around 100 billion euros or around 6 percent more than a year before. The sales figures of the largest German family business are at record… Continue reading German Manager Magazine: These are the 100 largest family businesses in Germany003422
40. Jahrestagung der ESHRE: Neue Studie zeigt Zusammenhang zwischen Luftverschmutzung und Rückgang der IVF-Geburtsrate
AMSTERDAM, 8. Juli 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Eine bahnbrechende Studie, die heute auf der ESHRE 40th Annual Meeting in Amsterdam vorgestellt wurde, hat ergeben, dass die Exposition gegenüber Feinstaub vor der Entnahme von Eizellen bei der In-vitro-Fertilisation (IVF) die Chancen auf eine Lebendgeburt um fast 40 % verringern kann. In der Studie wurde die PM-Exposition10 in den zwei… Continue reading 40. Jahrestagung der ESHRE: Neue Studie zeigt Zusammenhang zwischen Luftverschmutzung und Rückgang der IVF-Geburtsrate
IG Global Group clients to share ‘record-high’ bonus pool after strong 2024
LONDON, July 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — IG Global & Savings are paying “record-high” bonuses of £4m to clients after their start to 2024 being strong, with better than expected revenue, up 10%, and profit up 23%. The Istanbul owned, U.K. based savings group made a huge operating profit, which pushed up its margin to 18%… Continue reading IG Global Group clients to share ‘record-high’ bonus pool after strong 2024
SAMARITAN’S PURSE EXPANDS EMERGENCY RESPONSE FOR HURRICANE BERYL VICTIMS TO THREE HARD-HIT AREAS
Samaritan’s Purse has deployed a third emergency relief flight this week, this time to Jamaica, as the organization’s response to Hurricane Beryl reaches multiple countries in the Caribbean. BOONE, N.C., July 6, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Samaritan’s Purse has launched its third emergency relief flight to the Caribbean in less than a week, this time, delivering vital… Continue reading SAMARITAN’S PURSE EXPANDS EMERGENCY RESPONSE FOR HURRICANE BERYL VICTIMS TO THREE HARD-HIT AREAS